Grizzly GO555 Instruction Manual

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14" ULTIMATE BANDSAW

MODEL G0555

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Table Of Contents

PAGE

1. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions For Power Tools ................................................................................................2-3

Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws ......................................................................................4

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................5

3. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................6

110V Operation ....................................................................................................................................6

220V Operation ....................................................................................................................................6

Grounding ............................................................................................................................................7

Extension Cords ..................................................................................................................................7

4. MACHINE FEATURES................................................................................................................................8

5. SET UP ........................................................................................................................................................9

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................9

Piece Inventory................................................................................................................................9-10

Hardware Recognition Chart ..............................................................................................................11

Clean Up ............................................................................................................................................12

Site Considerations ............................................................................................................................12

Stand Assembly ............................................................................................................................13-14

Mounting Bandsaw ............................................................................................................................15

Mounting Trunnion Base ....................................................................................................................15

Installing Positive Stop ......................................................................................................................16

Installing Table ..................................................................................................................................16

Installing Fence ..................................................................................................................................17

Connecting Dust Hose ......................................................................................................................18

Blade Tracking ..............................................................................................................................18-19

Test Run ............................................................................................................................................19

Tensioning Blade................................................................................................................................20

Adjusting Support Bearings ..........................................................................................................20-21

Adjusting Blade Guides ................................................................................................................22-23

Adjusting Positive Stop ......................................................................................................................23

Setting Table Tilt Scale to 0˚ ..............................................................................................................23

Aligning Table ....................................................................................................................................24

Aligning Fence....................................................................................................................................24

6. OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................25

Overview ......................................................................................................................................25-26

Table Tilt ............................................................................................................................................26

Guide Post..........................................................................................................................................26

Ripping ..............................................................................................................................................27

Crosscutting........................................................................................................................................28

Resawing ......................................................................................................................................28-29

Cutting Curves....................................................................................................................................29

Stacked Cuts ................................................................................................................................29-30

Blade Speed..................................................................................................................................30-31

Blade Information ..........................................................................................................................31-33

Blade Changes..............................................................................................................................33-34

Scale Calibration ................................................................................................................................34

7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................35

General Maintenance ........................................................................................................................35

Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................35

Table ..................................................................................................................................................35

Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................35

8. SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................36

About Service ....................................................................................................................................36

Checking V-Belt..................................................................................................................................36

Tensioning V-Belt ..........................................................................................................................36-37

Replacing V-Belt ................................................................................................................................37

Shimming Table..................................................................................................................................38

Blade Lead ....................................................................................................................................38-39

Wheel Alignment ..........................................................................................................................39-40

Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................41

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................42

9. CLOSURE ................................................................................................................................................43

Machine Data ....................................................................................................................................44

Parts Breakdown and Parts List....................................................................................................44-49

Warranty and Returns ........................................................................................................................50

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Safety Instructions For Power Tools

SECTION 1: SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be

kept at a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with

padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DO NOT FORCE MACHINE. It will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working

order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to

see that keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from tool before turning ON.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power tools in

damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment or property damage hazards.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This

manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also

use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK.Use clamps or a vise to hold

work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep

tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. On machines with mag-

netic contact starting switches there is a risk of starting if the machine is bumped or jarred. Always disconnect from power source before adjusting or servicing. Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.

17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN “KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward

the operator if not handled properly. Know what conditions can create “kickback” and know how to avoid them. Read the manual accompanying the machine thoroughly.

18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-

ther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-

ness is required at all times when running a machine.

21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any

instructions you give in regards to the operation of the machine are approved, correct, safe, and clearly understood.

LENGTH

AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 18 16 16 7-10 18 16 14 11-12 16 16 14 13-16 14 12 12 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No

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Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws

7. ALWAYS FEED STOCK EVENLY AND SMOOTHLY. DO NOT force or twist blade

while cutting, especially when sawing small radii.

8. THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED TO CUT METAL or other material except

wood.

9. BLADE SHOULD BE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED before beginning a cut.

10. DO NOT MANUALLY STOP OR SLOW BLADE after turning the saw off. Allow it to

come to a complete stop before you leave it unattended.

11. ALL INSPECTIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE ARE TO BE DONE WITH THE POWER OFF and the plug

pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

12. HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – ARE HARD TO BREAK. Develop good habits

in your shop and safety will become second-nature to you.

13. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-

ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE BANDSAW! Then contact our ser-

vice department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.

1. DO NOT OPERATE WITH DULL OR BADLY WORN BLADES. Dull blades

require more effort to use and are difficult to control. Inspect blades before each use.

2. NEVER POSITION FINGERS OR THUMBS IN LINE WITH THE CUT.

Serious personal injury could occur.

3. DO NOT OPERATE THIS BANDSAW WITHOUT WHEEL, PULLEY, AND BLADE GUARDS IN PLACE.

4. WHEN REPLACING BLADES, make sure

the teeth face down toward the table. The force of the cut is always down. Make sure the blade is properly tensioned.

5. CUTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FULLY SUPPORTED by the table or some type of

support fixture. Always support round stock in a V-block.

6. DO NOT BACK WORKPIECE AWAY

from the blade while the saw is running. Plan your cuts so that you always cut out of the wood. If you need to back the work out, turn the bandsaw off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop. DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade while backing work away.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.

To operate this or any power tool safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with it as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use the Model G0555 will be time well spent. DO NOT operate this machine until you are completely familiar with the contents of this manual or serious personal injury may occur.

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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw. This bandsaw is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Model G0555 features a deluxe heavy-duty stand, upper and lower ball bearing guides, a 2" dust port, 1500 and 3200 FPM blade speeds, a 14" x 14" precision ground cast iron table, deluxe extruded aluminum fence with magnifying window, a miter gauge, and computer balanced cast aluminum wheels.

Specifications include a 1 HP 110/220V singlephase motor, a 13

⁄8" cutting throat capacity, a 6"

maximum cutting height capacity, a 43

⁄

16" floor to

table height, a 45° right and 10° left table tilting capacity, cast iron frame construction, a 92

⁄2" blade

length capacity, a

⁄

8" to

⁄

4" blade width capacity,

and an overall size of 66

⁄2"H x 263⁄8"W x 201⁄2"D.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G0555. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It represents our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any comments or criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

⁄O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227

SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

Most important, we stand behind our machines. We have excellent regional service departments at your disposal should the need arise. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone:(570) 546-9663

Fax:(800) 438-5901 E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G0555 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to insert the new information with the old and keep

it for reference.

Commentary

Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or followed. Read the manual before assembly and operation to become familiar with the machine and its operation before beginning any work.

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SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

110V Operation

The Model G0555 motor is prewired to operate at 110V, and includes a plug (similar to the illustra-

tion in Figure 1) that has a ground prong and two

current carrying prongs. The plug should only be placed into a grounded outlet box similar to the

one illustrated in Figure 1. Make sure the outlet

that you plug into is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Figure 1. Typical 110V 3-prong plug and outlet.

Under normal 110V use, the motor draws approximately 10 amps. We recommend a 15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp slow-blow fuse.

We also recommend that the circuit you use should be dedicated, (i.e., the G0555 should provide the only draw from that circuit). If frequent circuit failures occur when using the bandsaw, contact our Service Department or your local electrical contractor.

220V Operation

The Model G0555 motor can be wired to singlephase 220V. Under normal use, the motor draws approximately 5 amps at 220V. We recommend a 10 amp circuit breaker for 220V operation. This should be satisfactory for normal use while providing enough protection for the circuits. Also, be sure the wires in your circuit are rated for at least 10 amp service.

This machine does not come supplied with a 220V plug, therefore a suitable 220V plug must be wired in. When operating at 220V, we recommend using a NEMA-style 6-15 plug and outlet.

See Figure 1A. You may also “hard-wire” the

machine directly to your panel, provided you place a disconnect switch near the machine. Check the electrical codes in your area for specifics on wiring requirements.

Figure 1A. NEMA 6-15 220V plug and outlet.

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Grounding

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides electric current a path of least resistance to reduce the risk of electric shock.

This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor. Improper connections of the electrical-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. The conductor with green or green and yellow striped insulation is the electrical grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.

We have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe operation of your bandsaw. These requirements are not necessarily comprehensive. You must be sure that your particular electrical configuration complies with local and state codes. Ensure compliance by checking with your local municipality or a licensed electrician.

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with this machine:

• Only use a cord that is rated for hard service (Grade S).

• Only use a cord that contains a grounding prong.

• Use at least a 16 gauge cord if the cord is 50 feet long or less.

• Use at least a 14 gauge cord if the cord is between 50-100 feet.

• Always repair or replace cords when they become worn or damaged.

Extension Cords

This machine must have a ground prong in the plug to help ensure that it is grounded. DO NOT remove ground prong from plug to fit into a two-pronged outlet! If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrocution or fire may result if this machine is not grounded correctly. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded. DO NOT use the machine if it is not grounded.

Check with a qualified electrician or one of our service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

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SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES

Bandsaw Features

To help you understand the set up and operation instructions, become familiar with the basic features of your new bandsaw.

Match up the list below with the letters in Figures 2 & 3 to identify the bandsaw features and con-

trols.

A. ON/OFF Switch — Makes the machine run

or stop, but does not cut power to the machine and should never be substituted for unplugging the power when required.

B. Fence Lock Handle — Locks the fence in

place for cutting operations and unlocks the fence for adjustments or removal.

C. Hinged Wheel Covers — Allows wheels

and pulleys to be easily accessed for maintenance, blade changes or adjustments.

D. Blade Guide Assemblies — Two assem-

blies, 1 upper and 1 lower, each consisting of 2 roller bearing blade guides for side-to-side support and 1 roller bearing to support the back of the blade.

E. Table Trunnion Adjustment Knobs —

Loosens the table on the trunnions for tilt adjustments and locks the table in place at a desired angle.

F. Table Tilt Scale — Displays the current

angle of table tilt.

G. Quick Blade Tension Lever — Quickly

releases or engages blade tension for blade changes.

H. Blade Tension Adjustment Knob —

Controls minor/moderate blade tension adjustments.

Figure 2. Front view of bandsaw.

Figure 3. Rear view of bandsaw.

I. Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob —

Controls the tilt angle of the upper wheel, which defines how the blade will track on the wheel.

J. Guide Post Lock Knob — Loosens the

guide post for adjustments and locks the guide post in place after adjustments.

K. Blade Tension Scale — Displays the cur-

rent blade tension and is marked with a scale for a range of blade sizes.

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Piece Inventory

After you remove the items from Box 1, you

should have:

QTY

Bandsaw Unit..............................................1

Table ..........................................................1

Trunnion Support ........................................1

Stand Top ..................................................1

Stand Top Braces ......................................2

Stand Sides ................................................2

Lower Stand Braces....................................2

Upper Stand Braces....................................2

Knobs ..........................................................2

Miter Gauge ................................................1

Hardware Bags:

— Hex Bolt M8-1.25 x 35 ....................4

— Flat Washer 8MM............................8

— Lock Washer 8MM ..........................6

— Hex Nut M8-1.25 ............................5

— Hex Bolt M8-1.25 x 30 ....................2

— Hex Bolt M8-1.25 x 80 ....................1

— Carriage Bolt M8-1.25 x 16 ............8

— Flange Nut M8-1.25 ........................8

— Hex Bolt M6-1.0 x 16 ....................16

— Flat Washer 6MM..........................16

— Flange Nut M6-1.0 ........................16

— Stand Foot ......................................4

— Hex Nut

⁄8"-16 ................................8

— Flat Washer M10 ............................8

Figures 4 and 5 on the next page show the items from Box 1.

Unpacking

The Model G0555 Bandsaw is shipped from the manufacturer in 2 carefully packed cartons. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have

signed for delivery, please call Customer Service

immediately for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult.

When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts.

The Model G0555 weighs approximately 167 lbs. when fully assembled. DO NOT over-exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine – get assistance.

Some metal parts may have sharp edges that can cause minor injury. Please examine the edges of all metal parts BEFORE handling them and be careful WHILE handling them.

SECTION 5: SET UP

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Figure 6. Fence components from Box 2.

Figure 5. Bandsaw components from Box 1.

After you remove the items from Box 2, you

should have:

Fence ..........................................................1

Large Fence Rail ........................................1

Small Fence Rail ........................................1

Hardware Bag:

— Fence Lock Handle M8 ..................1

— Cap Screw M6 x 16 ........................2

— Hex Bolt M6 x 20 ............................2

— Lock Washer M6 ............................2

— Hex Nut M8 ....................................1

— Flat Washer M6 ..............................2

Figure 4. Bandsaw unit from Box 1.

In the event that any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. nuts or washers), we would be glad to replace them, or for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store.

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Hardware Recognition Chart

Use this chart to match up hardware pieces during the assembly process!

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Site Considerations

• Floor Load: Your Model G0555 14" Ultimate

Bandsaw represents a moderate weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial floors are suitable for the Model G0555. Some residential floors may require additional build up to support both the machine and the operator.

• Working Clearances: Consider existing and

anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through each machine, and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your bandsaw.

• Lighting and Outlets: Lighting should be

bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits should be dedicated or large enough to handle amperage requirements. Outlets should be located near each machine so power or extension cords are clear of high-traffic areas. Observe local electrical codes for proper installation of new lighting, outlets or circuits.

Make your shop “child safe.” Ensure that your workplace is inaccessible to children by closing and locking all entrances when you are away. Never allow visitors in your shop when assembling, adjusting, or operating equipment.

Clean Up

The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly,

some parts may need to be removed. For opti-

mum performance from your machine, make sure you clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces that are coated. Avoid chlo-

rine-based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using any type of cleaning product.

Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-based solvents to clean with. They have low flash points which make them extremely flammable. A risk of explosion and burning exists if these products are used.

Do not smoke while using solvents. A risk of explosion or fire exists and may result in serious personal injury.

Many of the solvents commonly used to clean machinery can be toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always work in wellventilated areas far from potential ignition sources when dealing with solvents. Use care when disposing of waste rags and towels to be sure they do not create fire or environmental hazards.

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To assemble the stand:

1. Lay one of the stand sides on its back and

secure the two lower braces with (4) M6-1.0 x 16 hex bolts, (4) 6mm flat washers, and (4) M6-1.0 flange nuts from the hardware bag.

2. Attach the two upper braces to the stand

side in the same manner with (4) M6-1.0 x 16 hex bolts, (4) 6mm flat washers, and (4) M6-

1.0 flange nuts from the hardware bag. Your

assembly should now look like Figure 7.

Assembling Stand

Figure 7. Braces attached to stand side.

Figure 8. Second stand side attached

to assembly.

Figure 9. Foot installed into stand corner.

3. Attach the second stand side to the assem-

bly with (8) M6-0.8 x 16 hex bolts, (8) 6mm flat washers, and (8) M6-0.8 flange nuts from the hardware bag. Your assembly should

now look like Figure 8.

4. Thread a

⁄

8"-16 hex nut onto each foot and

follow it with a 10mm flat washer.

5. Install the feet into the corner brace of the

stand, and secure it with another

⁄

8"-16 hex

nut and 10mm flat washer as shown in

Figure 9.

6. Adjust the feet so that they are approximate-

ly the same height. This step will make leveling the stand easier.

Some metal parts may have sharp edges that can cause minor injury. Please examine the edges of all metal parts BEFORE handling them and be careful WHILE handling them.

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Figure 10. Installing braces on stand top.

Figure 11. Stand top installed on

stand assembly.

7. Place the 2 top stand braces into the under-

side of the stand top.

8. Line the braces up with the holes and secure only the end shown in Figure 10 with (2) M8-

1.0 x 16 carriage bolts and (2) M8-1.0 flange

nuts from the hardware bag. The holes in the

other end of the brace must be left open to mount the bandsaw unit.

9. Turn the stand assembly upright and secure

the stand top to the stand assembly with the remaining (8) M8-1.0 x 16 carriage bolts and (8) M8-1.0 flange nuts from the hardware bag. The stand assembly is now complete

and should look similar to Figure 11.

Figure 12. Leveling stand.

10. Place a level across the stand top as shown

in Figure 12 and adjust the feet as neces-

sary to make the stand level. Turn the level 90˚ and adjust the stand to be level again. Repeat these two adjustments until the stand is level in both directions.

11. Tighten the hex nuts on the feet, so that they

are against the underside of the stand and will lock the feet in place to keep the stand level.

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Mounting Bandsaw

To mount the bandsaw to the stand:

1. Get an assistant to help you lift the bandsaw

and place it on top of the stand.

2. Line up the mounting holes on the bandsaw

base with those on the stand top, so that the front of the bandsaw is closer to the stand edge than the back of the bandsaw.

3. Secure the bandsaw to the stand with the (4)

M8-1.25 x 35 hex bolts, (8) 8mm flat washers, (4) 8mm lock washers, and (4) M8-1.25 hex nuts from the hardware bag. The bandsaw should now be mounted to the stand as

shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Bandsaw mounted to stand.

Mounting

Trunnion Base

To mount the trunnion base:

1. Place the trunnion base on the bandsaw as shown in Figure 14.

2. Fasten the trunnion base to the bandsaw

with the (2) M8-1.25 x 30 hex bolts and (2) 8mm lock washers from the hardware bag.

Figure 14. Installing trunnion base.

Trunnion

Base

Get assistance from another person when lifting the bandsaw onto the stand or moderate personal injury may occur.

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Installing Table

To install the table on the bandsaw:

1. Remove the aluminum table insert from the

center of the table and remove the table pin from the end of the table slot.

2. Line up the blade with the table slot and pass

the table around the blade until the blade is in the center of the table, then turn the table 90˚ counterclockwise and rest the table trun-

nions on the trunnion base. The trunnion

bolts should be hanging out of the bottom of the trunnion base at this point.

3. Locate the two knobs from the hardware bag

and thread them onto the trunnion bolts that hang out through the bottom of the trunnion

base as illustrated in Figure 16.

Figure 16. Secure table to trunnion with knobs

from hardware bag.

Installing

Positive Stop

To install the positive stop:

1. Locate the M8-1.0 x 80 hex bolt (this is the

positive stop bolt) from the hardware bag and thread on the remaining M8-1.0 hex nut from the hardware bag.

2. Thread the positive stop bolt into the band-

saw into the trunnion base so that it is

installed similar to Figure 15. The positive

stop depth will be set after the table has been installed.

Figure 15. Shows positive stop bolt installed.

Positive

Stop

Bolt

4. Place the table insert in the center of the

table, so that it sits flush with the table top surface.

5. Insert the pin into the end of the table slot.

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Installing Fence

To install the fence:

1. Fasten the large rail to the front of the band-

saw table with the (2) M6-0.8 x 20 hex bolts, (2) 6mm lock washers, and (2) 6mm flat washers from the hardware bag as shown in

Figure 17.

Figure 17. Fastening large rail to table.

Figure 18. Installing fence onto rails.

2. Fasten the small rail to the back of the band-

saw with the (2) M6-0.8 x 16 cap screws from the hardware bag.

3. Thread the M8-1.0 hex nut from the hard-

ware bag onto the fence handle threads, then thread the fence handle into the fence.

6. Push the fence handle down to lock the

fence in position.

4. Tighten the hex nut (already on the fence

handle threads) down to the fence body to keep the fence handle from rotating.

5. Pull the fence handle up and place the fence on the large rail as shown in Figure 18.

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Figure 18. Dust hose attached to dust port.

Connecting

Dust Hose

To connect a dust collection hose:

1. Place a hose clamp over the end of a 4" flex-

ible hose.

2. Fit the 4" flexible hose over the dust port as shown in Figure 18.

3. Tighten the hose clamp.

4. Lightly tug the hose to make sure that it does

not come off. A tight fit is necessary for best performance!

Blade Tracking

The blade tracking is primarily affected by the tilt of the upper wheel, also known as Center Tracking; and the alignment of both wheels, also known as Coplanar Tracking. (For Coplanar Tracking, see the “Wheel Alignment” instructions

in Section 6: Service Adjustments.)

The wheels on the Model G0555 were aligned at the factory, so Center Tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed when the saw is new.

To center track the blade:

1. Unplug the bandsaw!

2. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings

and support bearings away from the blade.

3. Open the upper wheel cover.

4. Adjust blade tension to match the size of the

installed blade with the mark on the blade tension scale.

The aluminum spokes may have sharp edges and the blade teeth may extend beyond the edge of the wheel, creating a laceration hazard. Be careful when turning the wheels by hand.

5. Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three

times and watch how the blade rides on the

crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure 19 for an

illustration of this concept.

—If the blade rides in the center of the

upper wheel and is centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is

already tracked properly and no further adjustments are needed at this time.

—If the blade does not ride in the center

of the upper wheel and is not centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then continue

with the following steps.

DO NOT operate the Model G0555 without an adequate dust collection system. This machine creates substantial amounts of wood dust while in operation. Failure to use a dust collection system can result in short and long-term respiratory illness.

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Once the assembly is complete and you have performed the “Blade Tracking” instructions, you need to test run the machine to continue with the remainder of the adjustments.

If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, feel free to contact our service department for help.

To test run the machine:

1. Make sure that you have performed the

“Blade Tracking” instructions before continuing with these instructions.

2. Make sure that the blade guides are moved

away from the blade and that the blade is not touching the table or table insert.

3. Plug the machine into the power source.

4. Press the ON button. Make sure that your

hand stays poised over the switch in case you need to quickly turn the machine OFF.

5. Listen to and watch the bandsaw for abnor-

mal noises or actions. The bandsaw should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rub-

bing noises. Strange or unnatural noises

should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine further—always unplug the machine when investigating or correcting any situation with the machine.

Test Run

Figure 19. Center tracking profiles.

6. Loosen the lock nut on the tracking control

knob threads so that the tracking control knob will rotate for adjustments.

NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.

7. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and

rotate the tracking control knob with the other hand to make the blade ride in the center of the bandsaw wheel tire.

8. Tighten the tracking control lock nut and

close the upper wheel cover.

For the best performance from your saw, regularly maintain the proper tracking of the blade.

Wear safety glasses during the entire test run process. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury.

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

Blade

Centered

on Wheel

CENTER TRACKING

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Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts and is a prerequisite before making many bandsaw adjustments.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1. Make sure you have performed the “Test

Run” instructions on the previous page and that the blade is tracking properly.

2. With the blade tension lever in the down

(engaged) position, adjust the blade tension so that the mark on the blade tension scale matches the size of blade that is installed on

the bandsaw. Because each blade is differ-

ent and all blades stretch, this scale can only be considered as a general guide.

3. Turn the bandsaw ON.

4. Release the tension one quarter of a turn at

a time. Do this very slowly. When you see the bandsaw blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the tension.

5. Now, slowly increase the tension until the

blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension one more quarter of a turn.

6. Look at what the tension gauge reads and

use that as a guide for tensioning that blade

in the future. However, do not rely on this

measurement for long periods of time because the blade will stretch with use.

NOTICE

All bandsaw blades will stretch. To reduce this stretching, remove the tension from the blade when not in use.

NOTICE

After blade tension and tracking are set correctly, properly adjust the upper and lower support bearings and guide-block assemblies into position before cutting operations.

Adjusting

Support Bearings

Figure 20. Support bearing controls.

The support bearings are positioned behind the blade and support the back of the blade during cutting operations. Proper adjustment of the support bearings is an important part of making accurate cuts and also keeps the blade teeth from coming in contact with the guide bearings while cutting.

To adjust the support bearings:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. Unplug the bandsaw!

3. Familiarize yourself with the support bearing controls shown in Figure 20.

4. Loosen the assembly lock bolt.

Thumbscrew

Knurled

Knob

Assembly

Lock Bolt

Support Bearing

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6. Tighten the assembly lock bolt.

7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the support bear-

ing adjustment shaft.

8. Use the knurled knob to position the support

bearing approximately .016" away from the

back of the blade as illustrated in Figure 22.

Figure 23. Dollar bill folded twice to make a

quick .016" gauge.

5. Look at the face of the support bearing and

rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until the blade is perpendicular with the face

of the support bearing as illustrated in Figure

21.

Figure 21. Blade should be perpendicular (90˚)

to the face of the support bearing.

Figure 22. Blade should be aligned approxi-

mately .016" away from the bearing edge.

9. For a quick gauge, fold a dollar bill in half

twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately .016") and place it between the support bearing and the blade as shown

in Figure 23.

10. Tighten the thumbscrew to keep the support

bearing locked in place.

NOTICE

Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide-blocks must be properly adjusted before cutting operations.

Bandsaw

Blade

Support Bearing

.016''

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The blade guides provide side-to-side support to help keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side. Properly adjusted blade guides are essential to making accurate cuts.

To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. Unplug the bandsaw!

3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide controls shown in Figure 24.

Adjusting

Blade Guides

Figure 24. Blade guide controls.

4. Loosen the thumbscrew on the

forward/backward adjustment rod.

5. Rotate the knurled knob behind the blade

guides to position the blade guides laterally, so that the edges of the bearings are just behind the blade gullets as illustrated in

Figure 25.

Figure 25. Lateral adjustment of blade guides.

6. Tighten the thumbscrew on the lateral adjust-

ment rod so that the knurled knob will not turn.

7. Use an Allen wrench to loosen the cap

screws behind the blade guides.

8. With an Allen wrench, rotate the center por-

tion of the blade guides to position the bearings so they make light contact on both sides

of the blade as illustrated in Figure 26.

Blade

Gullets

Blade Guide

Bearing

NOTICE

Make sure that the blade teeth will not contact the guide bearings when the blade is against the rear support bearing during the cut.

Figure 26. Blade guide bearings against both

sides of blade.

Blade Guide

Bearings

Cap

Screw

Cap

Screw

Thumb

screw

Knurled

Knob

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NOTICE

Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide-blocks must be properly adjusted before cutting operations.

NOTICE

The blade guides should NOT have firm pressure against the blade.

9. Tighten the cap screws to lock the blade

guides in position. Note—after the blade guides are locked in place, the bearings should still spin.

Adjusting

Positive Stop

Setting Table

Tilt Scale to 0˚

Figure 27. Squaring table to blade.

6. Secure the plastic knobs and lock the posi-

tive stop bolt by tightening the check-nut.

Ensure that the bolt does not turn while tightening the check-nut with another wrench.

There is an adjustable positive stop that allows the table to be reset perpendicular (90˚) to the blade after tilting to the right.

To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade:

1. Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as

described in the “Tensioning Blade” instructions.

2. Unplug the bandsaw!

3. Loosen the two plastic knobs that secure the

table to the trunnions.

4. Loosen the check-nut that locks the positive

stop adjusting bolt in place.

5. Raise the upper blade guide assembly and

place a 6" machinist’s square or try-square on the table next to the side of the blade as

illustrated in Figure 27. Adjust the positive

stop bolt to raise or lower the table until the table is 90˚ to the blade.

The pointer on the table tilt scale must be calibrated in order for the scale reading to be accurate.

To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale:

1. Make sure that the blade is tensioned and is

tracking correctly, and that the table is 90˚ to the blade (this procedure should be already completed with the “Adjusting Positive Stop” instructions).

2. Loosen the screw on the pointer so that the

pointer is able to move.

3. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on

the table tilt scale.

4. Tighten the screw on the pointer so that the

pointer is locked in place.

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To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first installed, the fence should be aligned with the miter slot.

To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:

1. If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side

of the blade, remove it and remount it on the right-hand side of the blade.

2. Loosen the 4 cap screws located on the top

face of the fence.

3. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge

of the miter slot.

4. Tighten the 4 cap screws, being careful not

to move the fence.

NOTICE

Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the side of the blade. Refer to the "Aligning Table" section.

Aligning FenceAligning Table

To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so that the

miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This

procedure works best with a

⁄4" blade.

To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. Unplug the bandsaw!

3. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the

trunnions to the table.

4. Place an accurate straightedge along the

blade. The straightedge should lightly touch both the front and back of the blade.

5. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance

between the blade and the miter slot. The distance you measure should be the same at both the front and the back of the table.

6. Adjust the table in the desired direction.

7. Tighten the trunnion bolts.

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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS

Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back.

Wear safety glasses during the entire operation process. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury.

Disconnect power to the machine when performing any maintenance or assembly. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

Overview

The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of performing many different cutting functions including, but not limited to:

STRAIGHT CUTS

• Miters

•Angles

• Compound Angles

• Resawing

• Ripping

• Crosscutting IRREGULAR CUTS

• Simple and Complex Curves

• Duplicate Parts

• Circles

• Beveled Curves

Although you can perform many types of straight cuts such as angling and mitering on the bandsaw, they will not be as precise as on a table saw. Also, since the blade is flexible, the resulting cut is somewhat rougher than one performed on a table saw. However, just as a table saw is suited to precision straight cuts and miters, the bandsaw excels when resawing and when cutting irregular shapes.

A properly adjusted and tuned up bandsaw can be safer to operate than most other saws and is capable of performing many sawing functions with ease and accuracy.

A common fault when using a bandsaw is blaming the saw for not performing up to expectations. Many factors contribute to the performance of a bandsaw. Using the wrong kind of blade for the job or using a poor quality blade will result in unsatisfactory performance. Other performance issues can usually be linked to improper set up or overlooked adjustment procedures.

NOTICE

The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this bandsaw. However, it is in no way comprehensive of every bandsaw application. There are many different jigs that can be built to increase safety, accuracy, and types of cuts. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training to maximize the potential of your machine.

Using this machine produces sawdust which may cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Use an approved dust mask to protect yourself from these hazards!

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Here are some basic tips to follow when operating the bandsaw:

• Replace and clean blades as necessary and make adjustments periodically to keep the saw always running in top condition.

• Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light contact with the blade will permit easier line following and prevent undue friction and heat.

• Avoid trying to turn sharp corners because this will twist the blade. Remember, you must SAW around corners.

• Misuse of the saw or using incorrect sawing techniques can be unsafe as well as result in frustration and poor cuts. Remember—the blade does the cutting with the operator’s guidance.

The bandsaw table will tilt 10˚ left and 45˚ right to provide a wide range of cutting options.

To tilt the table:

1. Loosen the two plastic knobs underneath the

table that lock the table trunnion.

2. Position the table to the desired angle of tilt.

Refer to the angle gauge on the front table trunnion for the tilting angle.

3. Retighten both plastic knobs.

Table Tilt

NOTICE

If setting table tilt to the left, it will be necessary to remove the positive stop.

To adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post:

1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade

tracking, support bearing and blade guides are adjusted correctly.

2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in

Figure 28.

3. Raise/lower the guide post so that there is not more than 1" from the top of the workpiece to the bottom of the blade guide assembly.

4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock knob.

Guide Post

Figure 28. Guide post controls.

The guide post (shown in Figure 28) connects

the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The function of the guidepost is to allow the blade guide assembly to move up or down depending on the height of the workpiece being cut. In order to cut accurately, the blade guide assembly must be no more than 1" from the top of the workpiece at all times—this positioning provides the greatest support to the blade.

Guide Post

Lock Knob

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Figure 29. Ripping with a push stick.

NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut. In the event that something unexpected happens, your hands or fingers may be pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious personal injury!

3. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and

continue with the cut until the blade is com-

pletely through the workpiece. Figure 29 shows a typical ripping operation. If you are

cutting narrow pieces, use a push stick to protect your fingers.

Ripping

Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of the wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood, ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece.

To rip with the Model G0555:

1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut

on your workpiece and lock the fence in place.

2. Make sure all safety precautions have been

taken and start the bandsaw.

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Crosscutting

Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material.

To crosscut with the Model G0555:

1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you

want to begin the cut.

2. Move the fence out of the way. Place the

workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.

3. Line up the mark with the blade, having the

blade kerf poised to cut through the waste portion of the workpiece.

4. After all safety precautions have been met,

start the bandsaw. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and continue the cut until the blade is all the way through the

workpiece. Figure 30 shows a typical cross-

cutting operation.

Figure 30. Crosscutting with miter gauge.

Figure 31. Resawing lumber.

Resawing (Figure 31) is the process of cutting a

board into two or more thinner boards. The maximum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw. Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 6".

The Model G0555 14" Bandsaw is capable of resawing, provided the saw is set up properly. Use common sense when resawing. Attempting to resaw too wide or too dense of a board may put excessive strain on the blade and cause it to break.

One of the most important considerations when resawing is blade selection. Generally, the wider blade, the better. In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth style will be desirable. Also, since most resawn lumber will be planed smooth, you should choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6). While blades with fewer teeth-perinch produce rougher cuts, these types of blades offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust.

Resawing

To resaw a workpiece:

1. Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly

and that the table is perpendicular to the blade.

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Cutting Curves

2. Use the widest blade your bandsaw will

accept. The blade must also be sharp and clean.

3. Use a fence to guide the work.

4. Set your fence to the desired width of cut

and lock it in place. Or, draw a reference line on the edge of the board, place the board against the fence, line up the reference line with the blade and lock the fence in place.

5. Support the ends of the board if necessary.

6. Turn the bandsaw ON.

7. Keeping pressure against the fence and

table, slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade until the blade is completely through the workpiece.

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line without being twisted. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, use either a narrower blade or a blade with more T.P.I. (teeth per inch). A blade with more T.P.I. can cut a relatively tighter radius, though the cut is usually rougher than cuts produced by a blade with a medium amount of T.P.I.

Always make short cuts first, then proceed to the longer cuts. Relief cuts will also reduce the chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted.

RELIEF CUTS are cuts made through the waste portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the layout line. As you cut along the

layout line, waste wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating any pressure on the back of the blade. Relief cuts also make backing the workpiece out easier, if needed.

Stacked Cuts

NOTICE

The list below displays blade widths and the corresponding minimum radii each size of blade for the Model G0555.

Width Radius

⁄8"....................................1⁄8"

⁄16

" ..................................

⁄8

⁄4

''....................................

⁄8

''....................................1

⁄4

⁄2''....................................21⁄2''

⁄8

''....................................3

⁄4

''....................................5

⁄2

One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking a number of workpieces together.

Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise, any error will be compounded with each piece cut from the top to the bottom of the stack.

To complete a stacked cut:

1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to

ensure that each piece has adequate scrap to provide a clean, unhampered cut.

2. Secure all the pieces together in a manner

that will not interfere with the cutting. Hot glue on the edges works well, as does brad nails through the waste portion. (Be careful not to cut into the brads!)

3. On the face of the top piece, lay out the

shape you intend to cut.

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Blade Speed

4. Make relief cuts (see definition on page 29)

perpendicular to the outline of your intended shape in areas where changes in blade direction could strain the woodgrain or cause the blade kerf to bind.

5. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were

cutting a single piece. Follow your layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your

line as shown in Figure 32.

Cutting into brad nails that are used to secure the multiple pieces can cause the blade to break and may cause an injury to the operator. Be extremely careful of where you are cutting when performing this operation.

Figure 32. Cutting multiple pieces at once.

The Model G0555 offers blade speeds of 1500 & 3200 FPM. For general woodworking and most cutting operations, we recommend using the 3200 FPM speed. Keep in mind, the results from different speeds are related to the type of blade being used—whenever determining SPEED, also choose a type of blade that is related to your

operation. Use the chart below as a general

guide to blade speed:

Speed changes are performed by moving the Vbelt to one of the two sets of pulleys.

To change the blade speed:

1. Unplug the bandsaw!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

3. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in

Figure 33.

Figure 33. Motor mount bolts.

Motor

Hinge Bolt

Motor

Adjustment

Bolt

Type of Cutting Operation

Most Species of Wood Super Dense Hardwood Fast/Average Feed Rate Requires Slow Feed Rate Rough Edges Tolerable Requires Smooth Edges Quick, Production Cuts Detailed, Intricate Cuts

Blade Speed

3200 FPM 1500 FPM 3200 FPM 1500 FPM 3200 FPM 1500 FPM 3200 FPM 1500 FPM

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Blade Information

Selecting the right blade requires a combination of the various blade characteristics mentioned below, the type of material you plan to cut, and the type of cut you are going to perform.

Blade Length

Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels. The Model G0555 is designed for blades that are 92

⁄2" long. Refer to the current Grizzly catalog for prices and ordering information.

Blade Width

Measured from the the back of the blade to the tip of the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is often the first consideration given to blade selection. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately it can cut a straight line.

The Model G0555 can use blades from

⁄

8" to

⁄

in width. Always pick the size of blade that best suits your application.

• Curve Cutting— Use the chart in Figure 35

to determine the correct blade for curve cutting. Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut on your workpiece and use the corresponding width blade.

Figure 35. Blade width radii for most common

curve cutting blades.

Figure 34. Bandsaw speed diagram.

6. Move the body of the motor so that the motor

hinge bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.

7. Hold the motor in position with one hand and

tighten the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.

8. Push the center of the V-belt. If deflection is

approximately

⁄4" with moderate pressure from your thumb or finger, then the tension is correct. If the deflection is more than

⁄4

repeat steps 3-6.

9. When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten

the motor hinge bolt and close the lower wheel cover.

4. Move the body of the motor so that the motor

adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.

5. Place the V-belt in the wheel pulley and motor pulley grooves as illustrated in Figure 34 for your desired speed.

WHEEL PULLEY

MOTOR PULLEY

3200 FPM 1500 FPM

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• Straight Cutting — Use the largest width

blade that you own. The Model G0555 will accept blades up to

⁄4" wide. Narrow blades can cut tight curves (a small radius) but are not very good at cutting straight lines because they naturally wander (blade lead). However, larger blades are much better at cutting straight lines, but function poorly at cutting small curves because of their size.

Tooth Style

When selecting blades, another option to consider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth angle — otherwise known as “Tooth Style.”

Figure 36 shows the three main categories of

tooth style:

• RAKER — This style is considered to be the standard because the tooth size and shape are the same as the tooth gullet. The teeth on Raker blades usually are very numerous, have no angle, and produce cuts by scraping the material; these characteristics result in very smooth cuts, but at the same time do not cut fast and generate more heat while cutting.

Figure 36. Raker, Skip & Hook tooth styles.

Raker

Skip

Hook

• SKIP — This style is similar to a raker blade that is missing every other tooth. Because of the design, skip toothed blades have a much larger gullet than raker blades, and therefore, cut faster and generate more heat. However, these blades also leave a rougher cut than raker blades.

• HOOK — The teeth on this style have a positive angle (downward) which makes them dig into the material, and the gullets are usually rounded for easier waste removal. These blades are excellent for the tough demands of resawing and ripping thick material.

Tooth Pitch

Usually measured as T.P.I. (teeth per inch), tooth pitch determines the size of the teeth. More teeth per inch (fine pitch) will cut slower, but smoother; while fewer teeth per inch (coarse pitch) will cut rougher, but faster. As a general rule, choose blades that will have at least three teeth in the material at all times. Use fine pitched blades on harder woods and coarse pitched blades on softer woods.

Blade Care

A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment and always use the appropriate feed rate for your operation.

Be sure to select blades with the proper width, style, and pitch for each application. The wrong choice of blades will often produce unnecessary heat which will shorten the life of your blade.

A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty blade. Dirty or gummed up blades pass through the cutting material with much more resistance than clean blades. This extra resistance also causes unnecessary heat.

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Blade Changes

To remove the blade:

1. Unplug the bandsaw!

2. Release tension on the blade by turning the

tension control knob counter-clockwise.

3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.

Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks away from the blade.

Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

Wear gloves and safety goggles when handling blades. Coiled blades spring open as they are uncoiled and could cause deep punctures or lacerations.

4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and

slide the blade off both wheels. Use caution — the blades are sharp!

5. Rotate the blade 90˚ so it will slide through

the slot in the table.

Blade Breakage

Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to break. Blade breakage is unavoidable, in some cases, since it is the natural result of the peculiar stresses that bandsaw blades are subjected to. Blade breakage is also due to avoidable circumstances. Avoidable breakage is most often the result of poor care or judgement on the part of the operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or support guides.

The most common causes of blade breakage are: (1) faulty alignment and adjustment of the guides, (2) forcing or twisting a wide blade around a curve of short radius, (3) feeding the workpiece into the blade too fast, (4) tooth dullness or absence of sufficient set, (5) excessive tension, (6) top blade guide assembly set too high above the work piece, (7) using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld and (8) continuously running the bandsaw when not in use.

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Scale Calibration

Figure 37. Scale recalibration screws.

You may need to recalibrate the fence scale after changing or adjusting the blade, or if the scale is not producing accurate cuts. Recalibrate the fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on the fence and testing your adjustment by cutting a piece of scrap wood.

To calibrate the scale:

1. Set the fence anywhere along the scale and

locate a scrap piece of wood with at least

one straight edge. Joint the edge with a join-

ter if needed to make a straight edge.

2. Holding the straight edge of the workpiece

firmly against the fence, feed the workpiece through the saw blade with a push stick.

3. Measure the width of the cut workpiece. The

width of the workpiece should be the same as the reading on the fence scale.

4. If the reading on the scale is not the same as

the width of the cut workpiece, loosen the screws on the magnifying window as shown

in Figure 37 and adjust it to match the width

of the cut workpiece.

5. Tighten the screws and the scale is now cor-

rectly calibrated.

To replace the blade:

1. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-

ing that the teeth are pointing down toward

the table. If the teeth will not point downward

in any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it rightside-out.

2. Slip the blade through the upper and lower

guides, and mount it over the upper and lower wheels.

3. Apply tension, then check and adjust track-

ing.

4. Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks and

the support bearings.

5. Close and tighten the wheel covers.

6. Replace the table insert and table pin, being

sure not to use excessive force when inserting the table pin.

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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

The table and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G0555 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after every use ensures that wood dust is not allowed to trap moisture against bare metal surfaces.

The table can be kept rust-free with regular applications of products like SLIPIT

or Boeshield® T-

9. For long term storage you may want to consid-

er products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™. See the current Grizzly catalog for more on these products.

Table

Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bearings are standard sizes, and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or bearing supply store.

As for other items on this machine, such as adjustment controls, an occasional “shot” of light oil is just about all that is necessary. Before applying, however, wipe off any sawdust with a clean cloth, towel or dry paint brush, and spray on the lubricant. Ensure that oil does not get on the pulleys or V-belt because it could cause belt deterioration and slipping.

Lubrication

Always be aware of the condition of your bandsaw. Routinely check the condition of the following items and repair or replace as necessary:

• Loose mounting bolts

• Worn switch

• Worn or damaged blade

• Worn or damaged support bearings or guide

bearings

• Loose V-belt tension, or cracked/glazed appearance.

• Cracked or deteriorating polyurethane tires.

Miscellaneous

General Maintenance

Always disconnect power to the machine when performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

As a general rule, always keep your bandsaw clean and free of any built-up dust. Regularly use compressed air or a dry rag to remove sawdust from the inside and outside of the bandsaw.

Remember to wear safety glasses and a dust mask when cleaning off sawdust—especially if you are using compressed air!

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SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

This section is designed to help the operator with adjustments that were made at the factory and might also need to be made during the life of the machine.

This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. If any adjustment needs to be made that is not described in this manual, then feel free to call the Grizzly Service Department.

Similarly, if you are unsure of how to perform any procedure in this section, the Grizzly Service Department will be happy to guide you through the procedures or help in any other way.

About Service

Checking V-Belt

Always disconnect power to the machine when making adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good condition and operate under proper tension. The belts should be checked for cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension should be checked at least every 3 months — more often if the bandsaw is used daily.

The check the V-belt:

1. Unplug the bandsaw!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

3. Push the center of the V-belt. Note the

amount of deflection. If deflection is more than approximately

⁄4" with moderate pressure from your thumb or finger, tighten the Vbelt.

4. Note the condition of the V-belt. If the V-belt

is cracked, frayed, or glazed; it should be replaced as soon as convenient.

Tensioning V-Belt

To tension the V-belt:

1. Unplug the bandsaw!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

3. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 38.

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Figure 38. Motor mount bolts.

Motor

Hinge Bolt

Motor

Adjustment

Bolt

4. Move the body of the motor so that the motor

adjustment bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.

5. Hold the motor in position with one hand and

tighten the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.

6. Push the center of the V-belt. If deflection is

approximately

⁄4" with moderate pressure from your thumb or finger, then the tension is correct. If the deflection is more than

⁄

4",

repeat steps 3-6.

7. When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten

the motor hinge bolt and close the lower wheel cover.

Figure 39. Wheel mount bolt.

Replacing V-Belt

To replace the V-belt:

1. Unplug the bandsaw!

2. Open both wheel covers.

3. Remove the bandsaw blade.

4. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 38.

5. Move the body of the motor so that the motor

adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot and pull the V-belt off of the motor pulley.

6. Unthread the wheel mount bolt shown in Figure 39 and slide the lower wheel off of the

bearing shaft.

7. Slip the old V-belt off of the wheel pulley and

install the new V-belt in its place.

8. Install the lower wheel back onto the bearing

shaft and replace/tighten the wheel mount bolt.

9. Position the V-belt over the motor pulley.

Move the body of the motor so that the motor adjustment bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.

10. Hold the motor in position with one hand and

tighten the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.

11. Check the V-belt tension and adjust if neces-

sary as described in “Tensioning V-Belt” instructions.

12. When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten

the motor hinge bolt and close the lower wheel cover.

Wheel

Mount Bolt

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To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked cuts or circles, the table should also be 90˚ to the back of

the blade as shown in Figure 40. If you should

find that the table is not perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table will need to be shimmed.

Shimming Table

Figure 40. Squaring table to blade back.

To shim the table:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. Unplug the bandsaw!

3. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the

trunnions to the table.

4. Place shim stock between the table and the

two trunnions to shim the table in the desired

direction. Another way to shim the table is to

add washers between the table and the trunnion. Electrical washers are a good choice for this procedure because they are very thin and will allow for fine adjustment.

5. Follow the “Aligning Miter Slot” instructions in

Section 4: Set Up to complete this proce-

dure.

Blade Lead

Most bandsaw blades will not appear to cut straight when using the fence or miter gauge.

This is called “lead.” (See Figure 41.) Lead

occurs (1) if the blade tension is incorrect, (2) if the teeth are dull on one side, or (3) if the teeth are set heavier on one side of the blade than the other.

Figure 41. Blade leading away from line of cut.

If you notice that your blade is not cutting straight (i.e. leading) while using the fence or miter gauge:

1. Check that the miter slot or fence is parallel

to the blade line.

2. Check that you have proper blade tension. If

the blade tension is correct and it is not convenient to replace the blade, compensate for lead by skewing the fence or adjusting the table.

To skew your fence:

1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately

⁄4" thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a wide face of the board, draw a straight line parallel to the long edge.

2. Slide the fence out of the way and cut free-

hand along the line. Stop at the halfway

point. Turn the bandsaw off and wait for the

blade to stop.

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Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is one of the easiest ways to ensure you get optimal performance from your bandsaw. When wheels are aligned, or coplanar, the bandsaw is more likely to cut straight without wandering; and vibration, heat, and blade wear are considerably decreased because the blade is automatically balanced on the wheel. This is

known as “Coplanar Tracking.”

To verify if the the upper and lower wheels are coplanar:

1. With the blade on and properly tensioned,

hold a straightedge close to the center of both wheels. Make sure the straightedge fully extends across the wheels as shown in

Figure 42.

Figure 42. Checking wheel alignment with a

straightedge.

2. A perfectly coplanar set of wheels will allow

the straightedge to touch the top and bottom of the outside rims on each wheel. If this is the case with your wheels, then they are coplanar.

3. If your wheels are not coplanar, check them

for adjustment by placing the straightedge on the lower wheel first – ensuring that it touches both the top and bottom rim – and adjust the tracking knob to see how the straightedge lines up with the upper wheel.

NOTICE

Lead adjustments will change when new blades are mounted on the saw.

NOTICE

If the table is shifted, the fence will be affected since it is attached.

3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table with-

out moving it. Now slide the fence over to the board so it barely touches one end of the board.

4. Loosen the four skewing cap screws on top

of the fence.

5. Skew the fence left or right so it is parallel to

the edge of the scrap piece. You may need to re-adjust the fence locking mechanisms to gain maximum adjustment.

6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap

screws.

To compensate for lead if making straight crosscuts using the miter gauge, you will need to shift the table. To do this:

1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is

perpendicular to the front edge. Starting where the line begins, cut the board by pushing it through the blade with the miter gauge.

The miter gauge should be checked for square before beginning this procedure.

2. Loosen the table mounting bolts according to

the instructions about “Table Adjustments”

on page 20. Shift the table to compensate for

the blade lead.

3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 until the blade cuts

straight when wood is pushed through with the miter gauge.

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Figure 43. Measuring wheel difference.

2. Remove the blade from the saw, then

remove the securing nut and the washers from the wheel that needs to be shimmed. Take the wheel off.

3. Electrical washers work well for shimming

because they are offered in a wide range of thicknesses. Measure how many you will need and place them on the mounting shaft.

If the straightedge will not touch the top and bottom rim of the upper wheel evenly, first determine if the upper wheel needs to be moved forward or backward. You can only shim the wheels to come forward.

• If the forwardmost wheel is behind the straightedge, then the forwardmost wheel can be shimmed.

• If the forwardmost wheel comes forward from the plane of the lower wheel, the lower wheel needs to be shimmed forward, so the straightedge lines up even with both wheels.

Shimming a wheel:

1. Adjust the tracking knob so that the top

wheel is parallel with the bottom wheel. With the straightedge touching both points of the wheel that does not need to be adjusted, measure the distance away from the incor-

rect wheel with a fine ruler. See Figure 43.

The distance you measured with the ruler is the distance the wheel must be corrected.

Figure 44. Coplanar diagram.

4. Replace the wheel, any remaining washers,

and the securing nut. Tighten the blade as it will be used during operation before you check the wheels. Often the wheels may be coplanar with the blade loose, then be pulled out of alignment when it is tightened.

5. The first time you get the wheels coplanar,

place a mark on each wheel where you held the straightedge. This assures repeated accuracy every time you adjust your wheels.

When wheels are properly coplanar, the blade may not be centered on the crown of the wheel,

but it will be balanced. See Figure 44 to better

understand coplanarity.

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MODEL G0555

WIRING DIAGRAM

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Troubleshooting

Motor will not start. 1. Low voltage. 1. Check power line for proper voltage.

2. Open circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open

connections. connections.

Motor will not start; fuses or circuit 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. 1. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and breakers blow. shorted wires.

2. Short circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted

connections. terminals or worn insulation.

3. Circuit Overloaded. 3. Reduce load on circuit.

Motor fails to develop full power 1. Power line overloaded with lights, 1. Reduce load on power line. (power output of motor decreases appliances, and other motors. rapidly with decrease in voltage at 2. Undersized wires or circuits too long. 2. Increase wire sizes or reduce length of wire. motor terminals). 3. General overloading of power 3. Request a power check from the power company.

company facilities.

Motor overheats. 1. Motor overloaded. 1. Reduce load on motor.

2. Air circulation through the motor 2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.

restricted.

Motor stalls (resulting in blown 1. Short circuit in motor or loose 1. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted fuses or tripped circuit). connections. terminals or worn insulation.

2. Low voltage. 2 Correct the low voltage conditions.

3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

power line.

4. Motor overloaded. 4. Reduce load on motor.

Machine slows when operating. Applying too much pressure to Feed workpiece slower.

workpiece.

Blade does not run evenly on 1. Tracking is not adjusted properly. 1. Adjust tracking. wheels or runs off. 2. Wheels are not coplanar. 2. Adjust wheel alignment.

Blade does not cut evenly. 1. Blade is not properly tensioned. 1. Adjust blade tension.

2. Wheels are not coplanar. 2. Adjust wheel alignment.

3. Tooth set is uneven. 3. Skew fence to compensate or replace blade.

4. Teeth are sharper on one side than 4. Skew fence to compensate or replace blade.

the other.

Blade slows when cutting. Blade 1. V-belt loose. 1. Tighten V-belt. makes a squealing noise, 2. V-belt worn out. 2. Replace V-belt. especially on start-up.

Ticking sound when the saw Weld contacting thrust bearing. Use the G2516 Stone to smooth and round the back is running. of the blade.

Blade contacting table insert. 1. Excessive side pressure when cutting. 1. Reduce side pressure.

2. Table improperly adjusted. 2. Adjust table.

3. Opening in insert too narrow. 3. File opening in table insert larger.

Excessive vibration. 1. Rubber pads not installed under stand. 1. Install rubber pads under stand.

2. Wheels not coplanar. 2. Adjust wheel alignment.

3. Tires incorrectly installed. 3. Re-install tires.

4. Worn out V-belt. 4. Replace V-belt.

5. Bent or worn out blade. 5. Replace blade.

6. Wheels out of balance. 6. Replace wheels.

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The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists, troubleshooting guide and Warranty/Return information for your Model G0555 14" Bandsaw.

If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department. Our trained service technicians will be glad to help you.

If you have comments dealing specifically with this manual, please write to our Bellingham, Washington location using the address in the

General Information section. The specifications,

drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G0555 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.

We have included some important safety measures that are essential to this machine’s operation. While most safety measures are generally universal, Grizzly reminds you that each workshop is different and safety rules should be con-

sidered as they apply to your specific situation.

We recommend you keep a copy of our current catalog for complete information regarding Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need additional technical information relating to your machine, or if you need general assistance or replacement parts, please contact the Service

Department listed in the General Information

section.

Additional information sources are necessary to realize the full potential of your machine. Trade journals, woodworking magazines, and your local library are good places to start.

SECTION 8: CLOSURE

Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G0555 14" Bandsaw. Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical damage or operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

The Model G0555 was specifically designed for wood cutting operations. DO NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS BANDSAW FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications or improper use of this tool will void the warranty. If you are confused about any aspect of this machine, DO NOT use it until all your questions are answered. Serious personal injury may occur.

Operating this equipment has the potential for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Design Type...................................................................................................... Floor Model

Overall Dimensions:

Table Size ............................................................................................14" x 14" x 1

⁄2"

Height From Floor To Table ................................................................................43

⁄16"

Overall Height........................................................................................................66

⁄2"

Overall Width ........................................................................................................26

⁄

Overall Depth ........................................................................................................30

⁄4"

Shipping Weight ................................................................................................176 lbs.

Machine Weight ................................................................................................167 lbs.

Box Size ............................................................................43

⁄2"L x 2011⁄16"W x 175⁄16"H

Footprint ..............................................................................................24

⁄2"W x 171⁄2"D

Capacities:

Throat Capacity (Left of Blade) ............................................................................13

⁄2"

Height Capacity ..........................................................................................................6"

Table Tilt ......................................................................................................10˚L, 45˚R

Blade Size Range ................................................................................................

⁄8"-3⁄4"

Standard Blade Length..........................................................................................92

⁄

Blade Speeds......................................................................................1500, 3200 FPM

Construction:

Table ..................................................................................Precision Ground Cast Iron

Wheels ................................................Fully Balanced Cast Aluminum w/Rubber Tires

Rip Fence................................................................Deluxe Extruded Aluminum Fence

Wheel Covers....................................................................................Pre-Formed Steel

Guides..............................................Anti-Collision Design, Ball Bearing Blade Guides

Stand ................................................................................................Pre-Formed Steel

Main Motor:

Type ............................................................................TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction

Horsepower............................................................................................................1 HP

Phase ⁄ Voltage ......................................................................Single-Phase ⁄ 110/220V

Amps ....................................................................................................................10/5A

Cycle ⁄ RPM..................................................................................60 Hertz ⁄ 1725 RPM

Switch ..........................................................................................ON/OFF Push Button

Bearings ..............................................................Shielded & Lubricated Ball Bearings

Features:

....................................................................................................................4" Dust Port

..........................................................................Magnifying Window Over Fence Scale

....................................................................................................Hinged Wheel Covers

....................................................................................................Powder Coated Paint

........................................................................6" Riser Block Available (Model H3051)

Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901

MODEL G0555 ULTIMATE 14" BANDSAW

MACHINE DATA

SHEET

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2928

7980818283

122

121

123

119

118

120

129

128

127

100

111

101

112

103

113

102

104

106

110

105

108

109

2120 126

149

136

135

133

138

134

137

140

143

142

134

141

134

139

125

124

117

116

115

114

134

130

131

132

31 323035353435

384439

146

148

61625863

145

144

147

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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

1 P0555001 BASE 2 PB80M HEX BOLT M16-2.0 X 55 3 PW08M FLAT WASHER 16MM 4 PN13M HEX NUT M16-2.0 5 P0555005 PIN 6 P0555006 LOWER WHEEL SHAFT 7 P6204 BEARING 6204ZZ 8 PK23M KEY 5 X 5 X 25 9 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 10 PS16M PHLP HD SCR M8-1..25 X 16 11 P0555011 MOTOR 1 HP 12 P0555012 MOTOR PULLEY 13 PSS11M SETSCREW M6-1.0 X 16 14 P0555014 SWITCH (PUSH BUTTON) 15 PHTEK1M TAP SCREW M3.5 X 12 (AB) 16 PW05M FLAT WASHER 5MM 17 PS40M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 16 19 PTLW02M EXT TOOTH WASHER M5 20 P0555020 SWITCH ENCLOSURE 21 P0555021 SWITCH PLATE 23 PS19M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 6 24 P0555024 STRAIN RELIEF 25 P0555025 POWER CORD 26 P0555026 MOTOR CORD 27 P0555027 STRAIN RELIEF 28 P0555028 UPPER FRAME ARM 29 P0555029 KNOB BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 30 P0555030 UPPER WHEEL BRACKET 31 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 32 P0555032 KNOB BOLT M8-1.25 X 45 33 P0555033 TENSION KNOB BOLT 34 P0555034 STEEL PIN 35 P0555035 UPPER WHEEL HINGE 38 P0555038 COIL SPRING 39 P0555039 SQUARE NUT M10-1.5

40 P0555040 UPPER WHEEL 41 P0555041 WHEEL TIRE 42 PN24M HEX NUT M12-1.25 43 PR21M INT RETAINING RING 35MM 44 P6202 BEARING 6202ZZ 45 P0555045 LOWER WHEEL 46 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 47 PB81M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20 (LH) 48 P0555048 LOWER WHEEL GUARD 49 P0555049 KNOB M8-1.25 50 PTLW03M INT TOOTH WASHER 8MM 51 P0555051 STUD LATCH 55 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 56 P0555056 CATCH 57 P0555057 LOCATING BOLT 58 PHTEK4M TAP SCREW M4 X 8 59 P0555059 COVER- UPPER FRONT 60 P0555060 SAW BLADE 61 P0555061 COVER- UPPER BACK 62 PFS01M FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8 63 P0555063 UPPER HINGE 64 P0555064 STUD 65 P0555065 SAW BLADE GUARD 66 P0555066 GASKET 67 PHTEK2M TAP SCREW M3.5 X 16 (AB) 68 P0555068 BELT 200J5 69 P0555069 LOWER HINGE 70 PFH07M FLAT HD SCR M5-.8 X 10 71 PB20M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 35 72 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 73 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 74 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 75 P0555075 CORD CLAMP 76 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 79 P0555079 GUIDE SUPPORT BRACKET

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REF PART # DESCRIPTIONREF PART # DESCRIPTION

80 PTS001M THUMB SCREW M6-1.0 X 16 81 P0555081 UPPER SPACING SLEEVE 82 P6200ZZ BALL BEARING 6200ZZ 83 PFS02M FLANGE SCREW M6-1.0 X 12 84 P0555084 GUIDE POST 85 PLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM 86 PSB78M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 40 88 P0555088 LOWER BLADE GUARD 89 P0555089 SUPPORT BRACKET 90 P0555090 BLADE GUARD (L) 91 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 92 PB04M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 10 93 P0555093 LOWER BRACKET POST 94 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 95 PB08M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 20 96 PSB33M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 12 97 P0555097 TABLE 98 P0555098 TABLE INSERT

99 P0555099 SPRING PIN 3 X 8 100 P0555100 TABLE PIN 101 P0555101 TRUNNION 102 P0555102 SCALE 103 P0555103 TRUNNION CLAMP SHOE 104 PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 12 105 P0555105 TRUNNION SUPPORT 106 PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 108 P0555108 POINTER 109 PFS03M FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 6 110 P0555110 KNOB M10-1.5 111 PB73M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 50 112 PB82M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 x 80 113 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 114 P0555114 MITER GAUGE 115 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25

116 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 117 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 118 P0555118 STEEL BALL 119 P0555119 SPRING 120 PSS43M SETSCREW M10-1.5 X 10 121 PSS44M SETSCREW M8-1.25 X 40 122 P0555122 MICRO ADJUSTING NUT 123 PB83M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 16 124 P0555124 CORD CLAMP 125 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 126 PLN01M LOCK NUT M4-.7 127 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 128 P608ZZ BEARING 608ZZ 129 P0555129 BIAS SHAFT 130 PSS03M SETSCREW M6-1.0 X 8 131 P0555131 FIXED LUMP 132 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM 133 P0555133 LEVER ROD 134 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 135 P0555135 BUSHING 136 PSB82M

BUTTON CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20

137 P0555137 BRACKET 138 PB15M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 40 139 P0555139 NYLON NUT M8-1.25 140 P0555140 SUPPORT PLATE 141 P0555141 FIXED BASE 142 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 143 PB09M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20 144 P0555144 G0555 ID/WARNING LABEL 145

PLABEL-11 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL

146

PLABEL-20 DO NOT OPEN LABEL

147

PLABEL-18 UNPLUG BANDSAW LABEL

148

PLABEL-23 HAND/BS BLADE LABEL

149

PLABEL-14 ELECTRICITY LABEL

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205

REF PART # DESCRIPTION

201 P0555201 STAND TOP 202 PCB06M

CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 16

203 P0555203 STAND TOP BRACE 204 PFN01M FLANGE NUT M8-1.25 205 P0555205 STAND SIDE 206 PB83M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 16 207 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM

REF PART # DESCRIPTION

208 PFN02M FLANGE NUT M6-1.0 209 P0555209 UPPER STAND BRACE 210 P0555210 LOWER STAND BRACE 211 PN08 HEX NUT

⁄8"-16 212 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM 213 P0555213 STAND FOOT

206

207

202

201

204

203

212

211

213

208

211

212

209

210

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304

REF PART # DESCRIPTION

301 P0555301 LARGE FENCE RAIL 302 P0555302 ADJUSTABLE BASE 303 P0555303 FIXED SHAFT 304 P0555304 SHAFT 305 P0555305 SPRING PIECE 306 P0555306 BRACKET 307 P0555307 SUPPORT TUBE 308 P0555308 INTERVAL SHEATH 309 P0555309 HANDLE 310 P0555310 ADJUSTABLE RUNNER 311 P0555311 CONVEX WINDOW 312 PSB83M CAP SCREW M6-1.0 X 55 313 P0555313 LOCK MECHANISM 314 P0555314 SMALL FENCE RAIL

REF PART # DESCRIPTION

315 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1.0 316 PFS04M FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6 317 P0555317 LARGE RAIL CAP 318 P0555318 FENCE CAP 319 P0555319 SMALL RAIL CAP 320 PHTEK3M TAP SCREW M3.5 X 8 321 P0555321 SCALE 322 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1.0 323 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 324 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1.0 X 16 325 PB08M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 20 326 PFS05M FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 10 327 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM

311

316

302

318

320

312

307

308

322

309

320

315

317

313

325

326

327

323

301

305

321

303

322

310

306

314

319

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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from

the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants. In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.

We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the carton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise.

The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.

Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.

Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.

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9. How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? _____________

10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.

___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Saw ___Disc⁄Belt Sander ___Spindle⁄Belt Sander ___Mini Jointer ___Other__________________________________________________

11. How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly? ____________

12. Which portable⁄hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.

___Belt Sander ___Orbital Sander ___Biscuit Joiner ___Palm Sander ___Circular Saw ___Portable Planer ___Detail Sander ___Saber Saw ___Drill⁄Driver ___Reciprocating Saw ___Miter Saw ___Router ___Other__________________________________________________

13. What machines⁄supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?

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14. What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?

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15. What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from? _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

16. Do you think your purchase represents good value?

___Yes ___No

17. Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend?

___Yes ___No

18. Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times.

___Yes ___No

19. Comments:__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

1. How did you learn about us?

___Advertisement ___Friend ___Catalog ___Card Deck ___World Wide Web

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2. Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.

___American Woodworker ___Practical Homeowner ___Cabinetmaker ___Shop Notes ___Family Handyman ___Today’s Homeowner ___Fine Homebuilding ___WOOD ___Fine Woodworking ___Wooden Boat ___Home Handyman ___Woodshop News ___Journal of Light Construction ___Woodsmith ___Old House Journal ___Woodwork ___Popular Mechanics ___Woodworker ___Popular Science ___Woodworker’s Journal ___Popular Woodworking ___Workbench ___Other__________________________________________________

3. Which of the following woodworking⁄remodeling shows do you watch?

___Backyard America ___The New Yankee Workshop ___Home Time ___This Old House ___The American Woodworker ___Woodwright’s Shop ___Other__________________________________________________

4. What is your annual household income?

___$20,000-$29,999 ___$60,000-$69,999 ___$30,000-$39,999 ___$70,000-$79,999 ___$40,000-$49,999 ___$80,000-$89,999 ___$50,000-$59,999 ___$90,000 +

5. What is your age group?

___20-29 ___50-59 ___30-39 ___60-69 ___40-49 ___70 +

6. How long have you been a woodworker?

___0 - 2 Years ___8 - 20 Years ___2 - 8 Years ___20+ Years

7. How would you rank your woodworking skills?

___Simple ___Advanced ___Intermediate ___Master Craftsman

8. What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.

___Air Compressor ___Panel Saw ___Band Saw ___Planer ___Drill Press ___Power Feeder ___Drum Sander ___Radial Arm Saw ___Dust Collector ___Shaper ___Horizontal Boring Machine ___Spindle Sander ___Jointer ___Table Saw ___Lathe ___Vacuum Veneer Press ___Mortiser ___Wide Belt Sander

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Street ____________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________________State________Zip_________ Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX________________________

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The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services. Of course, all information is strictly confidential.

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